Eckerd College is starting to get a little upset about Furthur's residence in the freshman parking lot and threatened in an email to tow the boat in one week. I thought about just taking the wheels off the trailer, but that's probably not the best approach. Luckily, my membership application to the Davis Island Yacht Club is almost through and then I'll be able to keep Furthur on the trailer in dry storage with access to a hoist and active racing. There is a little bit more work to do before we can go sailing, but we're almost ready for the Florida winter season. Hopefully we will get everything done in time for the DIYC Classic, a 60-something mile distance race from Tampa Bay to Clearwater.
We are also looking for sponsors and contributors. The Pacific Cup does not allow sponsor logos on any part of the boat during the race, but battle flags, team gear and pre-race advertising are all free game. We could also take sponsors out on the boat, both to enjoy a nice sail and get a taste of our life during the race.
Also, if you have any safety equipment we could borrow for the Pacific Cup (to be returned after the race in the same condition), we would be eternally grateful. Not doing the race, but have a liferaft? Please let us borrow it! Or parachute flares or an EPIRB or Satellite Phone! Any kind of contribution will be recognized here and I am working to get more viewers. If you are interested in helping our campaign to be the youngest crew to sail the Pacific Cup doublehanded, please email me at clappijh@eckerd.edu.
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